Vernon woman dies after being struck by a car

VERNON -- Police said a woman has died after she was struck by a car on Talcottville Road in Vernon Wednesday afternoon.

Police have identified her as 55-year-old Grazyna Grudzinska-Burkek, of Vernon.

"Initial investigation indicates a pickup truck driven by an adult male was traveling northbound on Route 83 and struck the pedestrian," police said in a release. The driver of the pickup remained at the scene and is speaking to investigators."

Route 83 was closed between Regan Road and Windsorville Road for an extended period.